WHO WE ARE

delivering exactly what is needed for every project

THE BURKE PAINTING TEAM

Burke Painting uses the “Foreman” system. Each of our Foreman Painters manages a set crew of 2-3 painters, all of which are full-time employees. Crew members do not change throughout the job. The continuity of this system offers many advantages, for example, the crew is more productive and efficient as a team because they understand each other’s styles and skills. We also have a turnover rate of less than 10% a year with our crew members.

We use the highest quality products for both interior and exterior projects, and we have gained product guarantees from the top three major paint suppliers, including Duron, Sherwin Williams, and Porter Paints.

ABOUT OUR OWNER & FOUNDER

George Burke is the owner of Burke Painting. In order to help provide for his and two older brothers, George began painting apartments on Briarcliff Road at age 13, earning $1.75 per hour. He painted his way through high school and college. During his time in college, George earned three degrees; Theology, Business Administration, and Construction Management. After graduating from college at the height of the 1981 recession, George continued painting and now brings his experience to the painting industry mentoring others. He receives calls daily from all across the U.S. from friends, associates and strangers regarding the painting business and its practices. George is very proud of his five children and three step children.

ESTIMATOR & PROJECT MANAGER

TAD DAREN

ESTIMATOR & PROJECT MANAGER

CHRIS EBERT

ESTIMATOR & PROJECT MANAGER

MICHAEL NORRELL

ESTIMATOR & PROJECT MANAGER

ABOUT GEORGE BURKE

George Burke is the owner of Burke Painting. In order to help provide for his and two older brothers, George began painting apartments on Briarcliff Road at age 13, earning $1.75 per hour. He painted his way through high school and college. During his time in college, George earned three degrees; Theology, Business Administration, and Construction Management. After graduating from college at the height of the 1981 recession, George continued painting and now brings his experience to the painting industry mentoring others. He receives calls daily from all across the U.S. from friends, associates and strangers regarding the painting business and its practices. George is very proud of his five children and three step children.

ABOUT ANGIE DURHAM

Angie helps track everything to do with a number including keeping track of time cards, purchase order numbers, preparing financial reports, accounts receivable and accounts payable. She contributes to our team daily with her gentle demeanor, her vibrant laugh, and her gracious actions towards all of our staff. In her spare time Angie enjoys reading, watching HGTV, and karaoke.

ABOUT BOBBIE FLOWERS

Her voice is usually the first one you hear when you call the office. She manages our client database, builds new relationships with clients, helps maintain existing client relationships, executes our marketing plan as well as handles many of our day to day operations within the office. She aids our salesmen as a liaison between them, our customers and their jobs. She contributes in a major way with her keen ability to see the vision that we have for the company and follow through with enthusiasm.

ABOUT MARK SCHULZ

He was born in Decatur, Georgia, and grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He received a B.A. in Biblical Theology from Moody Bible Institute and worked in retail banking while living in Chicago for five years; and he also lived in Africa for six months. Mark enjoys spending time with his wife Summer, two daughters Adison and Ava, and son Brice.. Mark’s goal as GM is to tap into and maintain the resources Burke Painting needs to provide superior customer service form Estimating to invoicing. All while establishing long-term business relationships with our customers.

ABOUT RUSS HAZELWOOD

He specializes in Retail shopping centers, Industrial buildings, Parking decks and Medical facilities. Russ has over 20 years’ experience in the Coatings & Painting industry. He was born and raised in Fayetteville, Georgia. Russ comments, “At Burke Painting, we have a strong sense of competence, pride, high morale, and a clear team vision.”

ABOUT CHRIS EBERT

Chris has been in the paint and wallcovering industry since 1987. He began his career in the hotel industry as a wallcovering installer before branching out and managing multi-million dollar renovations. Chris has been a partner of Burke’s for 10 years before joining the team full-time. Chris has been married for 29 years and has two daughters. In Chris’s free time you will find him running marathons or cross country coaching kids. Chris also plays bass guitar in the worship band at his church and sings in the choir.

ABOUT MITCH LEAPTROT

Mitch Leaptrot was born Griffin, GA and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Troy University in Business Management. He now lives in Alpharetta, GA with his wife Blake, son Cade, and two dogs Lucy and Lucas. Mitch has become an industry leader in healthcare and industrial facilities coatings. Mitch takes a personal approach to his work and enjoys the relationships he has developed over the past 10 years. In his spare time, Mitch enjoys traveling with family, cheering on the hometown sports franchises and just being positive!

ABOUT TAD DARDEN

Tad is from Richmond, VA and received a B.A. from Hampden-Sydney College in Economics and a M.S. degree from the University of Georgia in Sports Management. Tad has lived in the Buckhead area since graduating from UGA, and is an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Braves. He enjoys playing golf, going to sporting events, and cooking out with friends. His goal is to provide a high level of service to his customers on a daily basis, in addition to exceeding his own personal and professional expectations.

ABOUT MICHAEL NORRELL

Michael Norrell is the Warehouse Manager and is responsible for equipment maintenance, inventory, and environmental compliance. Michael has completed the Graco Contractor Equipment Repair Certification and is licensed to operate aerial work platforms. In his free time Michael enjoys outdoor activities, barbecue, and spending time with his family.